Being kind to me

Throughout this period of change, I am trying to keep in mind the important principle put forth by the ever-wise FlyLady

"Be kind to yourself" 

Making changes in your life is hard, and it's all too easy to beat yourself up when things don't go to plan.  I know from my past experiences that its easy to get a run of negative thoughts through my head, and to focus on what I haven't done.  

This is especially true on days like today where I am coming out of a 2 day migraine, the house is a wreck, and things feel overwhelming.

Being kind to me, is giving myself a break.  Its focusing on the good things.  The things I have achieved.   Its about breaking tasks down so they are not overwhelming.   Its about giving myself little treats.

Yesterday my latest make-up order arrived.  I was a little bit naughty and celebrated getting my tax done by taking advantage of a sale by https://www.mirenesse.com/.   I love their products -  the mineral powder, the best mascara on the planet, and lip glosses that actually suit me.  The packaging is beautiful.  The products smell beautiful.  It feels decadent and a little bit naughty to get all pretty when I'm doing nothing special.

Today with my fuzzy post-migraine head, one way to be nice to me is to do my face.   I have found that a bit of mascara and lippy make me feel good.  I catch sight of myself in the mirror and think "Actually, you are not too bad, chicky.  In fact, you might even be pretty.  Verging on HOT".   It helps me get rid of that nasty, negative voice, and energises me.

I don't wear make-up every day.  But I think perhaps I might start.  Just for me.  As one small way to be kind to me.